WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The summer monsoon fills wells and aquifers for the rest of the year. Rice and tea are some crops that rely on the summer monsoon. Dairy farms, which help make India the largest milk producer in the world, also depend on the monsoon rains to keep cows healthy and well-fed.

Detailed explanation-2: -A good monsoon brings economic prosperity for the whole country and boosts the Indian economy as agriculture contributes around 16 percent of the total GDP (Gross Domestic Product). A large number of Indian farmers are still dependent on the monsoon rains for various agricultural activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Its arrival marks the beginning of the cultivation of rainfed kharif crops which are heavily dependent on the monsoon. The quality of rainfall determines agricultural production.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summer monsoon winds blow over warm oceans and bring rainfall to India because it carries abundant moisture. Apart from the extreme northwest, these winds cover the entire country in a month.

Detailed explanation-5: -For instance, a farmer planting crops like soybean, cotton, rice and pulses will benefit from early rains. Timely onset of the Southwest monsoon is crucial for the kharif crops. Kharif crops are, incidentally, monsoon crops which are cultivated and harvested during the monsoon season.